RT Article
T1 The Question of Theodicy in Islamic Philosophy—Introducing a Shīʿa Response: Badāʾ
JF Religions
VO 14
IS 8
A1 Jahangiri, Mona
LA English
PB MDPI
YR 2023
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1856393518
AB The problem of evil is one that has earned much attention in recent decades and is frequently used as a justification for atheism, and increasingly so due to the rise in popularity of secularism and atheism. How is the issue of theodicy considered in Islamic philosophy, and especially in Shīʿa theology? Does this problem arise there at all? The following discussion addresses these questions, examining the basis of the so-called ‘problem of evil’ through the rationale and multiple perspectives offered by Islamic Shīʿa theology on the issue. First, some verses in the Qurʾān dealing with evil and suffering will be illuminated. After that, some mutakallimūn’s views will be presented. Following that, the problem of evil will be investigated from the perspectives of Ibn Sīnā and Mullā Ṣadrā. After briefly highlighting the mystical perspective, finally, a practical theological solution according to Shīʿa theology known as badāʾ will be introduced.
K1 Ibn Sīnā
K1 Mullā Ṣadrā
K1 badāʾ
K1 ʿadam
K1 wujūd
K1 Tawḥīd
K1 Being
K1 Evil
K1 Theodicy
K1 Mysticism
K1 Islamic Philosophy
DO 10.3390/rel14081047